Trading Post for February 28, 2022
Feb28

Trading Post for February 28, 2022

Two cats to a good home. Must go as a pair. Tabby is an older female. Younger grey and white male. Mom can’t care for them anymore and she wants them in good hands. They are both inside cats. Black tool box, fits a 2010 chevy silverado full sized, but would probably fit many other. Also a white panel door, good condition, int/ext hasn’t been modified, 36″. 903 335 3058. name brand work boots slightly used, clean and...

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NETLA: 2022 Another Record Year For Hopkins County Junior Livestock Sale
Feb28

NETLA: 2022 Another Record Year For Hopkins County Junior Livestock Sale

The Hopkins County Junior Livestock Show and Sale was another record year, with at least $545,000 raised during the Sale of Champions, not counting any add-on funds donated to supplement any sales that are still coming in from individuals or business representatives who were unable to attend the auction but want to show support for specific youth. Add-on funds are still being accepted this week at the Hopkins County Extension office...

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NETLA Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show 2022 Heifer Contest Results
Feb27

NETLA Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show 2022 Heifer Contest Results

The NETLA Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show 2022 Heifer Contest Friday evening featured 19 cows in five different heifer classes, with showmanship awards presented in three categories based on age of exhibitors, and two championship awards bestowed for the two heifers rated best overall. Youth exhibitors whose heifers competed for class recognition received ribbons based on ranking. Top class winners then advanced to the...

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NETLA Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show 2022 Steer Contest Results
Feb27

NETLA Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show 2022 Steer Contest Results

The Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show hosted by NETLA featured 26 entries Competing in seven classes at the 2022 Steer Contest held Friday at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. Four youth showed more than one steer, each in a different class. Additionally, Hopkins County FFA and 4-H members showing their livestock projects also had the opportunity compete by age for Showmanship honors, and the top two steers overall were...

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Meal A Day Menu – Feb. 28-March 4, 2022
Feb27

Meal A Day Menu – Feb. 28-March 4, 2022

Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Feb. 28-March 4, 2022, includes: Monday – Apricot Glazed Chicken Breast, On a Bed of Rice, California Blend Vegetables and Roll.Tuesday – Beef Spaghetti, English Peas and Garlic Sticks.Wednesday – Taco Soup, Cheese Cubes and...

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Paris District Road Report for February 28, 2022
Feb27

Paris District Road Report for February 28, 2022

Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Feb. 28, 2022. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...

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NETLA Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show 2022 Swine Competition
Feb26

NETLA Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show 2022 Swine Competition

The NETLA Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show 2022 Swine Competition Friday featured pigs in nine different classes, with showmanship awards presented in three categories based on the age of the exhibitors. Sulphur Springs FFA members took home all of the Showmanship awards while North Hopkins FFA members showed the top overall rated pigs. The Senior Showmanship Award went to Katelyn Pence in the swine competition. Her pig...

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NETLA Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show 2022 Poultry Contest
Feb26

NETLA Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show 2022 Poultry Contest

The NETLA Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show 2022 Poultry Contest lead Friday’s activities. Youth filled the arena with pens, buckets, boxes and other containers filled with the chickens the students raised. In front of the stands on one end of the Arena, two rows cages of broilers were filled when the poultry show started shortly after 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. Top honors went to Como-Pickton FFA member Micah...

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NETLA Hopkins County Junior Livestock Show 2022 Goat Contest Results
Feb26

NETLA Hopkins County Junior Livestock Show 2022 Goat Contest Results

The NETLA Hopkins County Junior Livestock Show 2022 Goat Contest Thursday, Feb. 24, featured more than 65 livestock entries, divided into nine classes. Multiple students showed goats in more than one class. Goat were ranked in each class, then the top goats were judged for over all championship honors. Prior to class judging, those who chose to competed for showmanship recognition. North Hopkins FFA member Laken Callihan’s Class...

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NETLA Hopkins County Jr. Market Livestock Show 2022 Lamb Competition Results
Feb25

NETLA Hopkins County Jr. Market Livestock Show 2022 Lamb Competition Results

Siblings Win Lamb Showmanship, Championship Awards When a thin layer of potential ice and a mix of sleet and rain were predicted for Thursday morning, officials with Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show host NETLA determined the annual show and sale of livestock projects would proceed as scheduled since weigh-ins for the first two shows weren’t scheduled until the afternoon. In spite of the frigid temperatures,...

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